Feeling low? Try walking

Did you know that research has consistently shown that exercise can have a positive impact on mental health?  A study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research found that just 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, such as brisk walking, three times a week...

Are you a Perfectionist?

Sick of striving or analysis paralysis? Discover what perfectionism is, how perfectionism can affect your well-being and how to change your relationship with it. Nobody is perfect, and we all know it. But most of us still desire to achieve excellence in certain...

Stress – the silent killer

How often do you feel stressed or overwhelmed? Stress is one of the leading causes of both mental and physical health problems. They call it the silent killer as it seems to be a precursor to so many issues. While a certain level of stress is normal and even necessary...

Understanding Toxic Positivity

What distinguishes good positivity from unhelpful positivity? Positivity involves things like gratitude, optimism, and positive reappraisal. You may have heard that positivity is good for well-being. On the flip side, maybe you’ve felt annoyed, angry, or uncomfortable...

Improving your relationship with yourself

This February, let’s focus on improving the most important relationship you will ever have, the relationship with yourself. Did you know that self-love, appreciating and accepting yourself, is one of the most challenging things you will ever do? There is so much...

Breaking the anxiety cycle

What is the anxiety cycle? More and more people are feeling anxious now, we all know those around us who are suffering and maybe you also notice it in yourself. And the effect is cumulative as people remain stuck in the anxiety cycle, avoiding things they feel anxious...

Anti-anxiety technique

  One of the great things about “lockdown” for me was learning more about all kinds of things to do with our minds and bodies and how they’re connected, and how we can rewire our brains. I’ve been doing some amazing training with Melissa...

Grounding – an antidote to anxiety

There’s lots of reasons to feel pressure and stress right now, uncertainty can invite these feelings in. Are your loved ones safe? When will you / your partner be back at work? Do you have enough money to pay the mortgage or other commitments and what are the...